Review Summary (Based on 68 Reviews)

Reviews

best value of string i have ever bought...perfect string for my k-0 wilson ... will not stretch and lasts longer that any synthetic gut i have used...for over half the price... of this string...

5 Starsgo to synthetic gut

pete from CO wrote (February 29, 2016):

This is a great string. It looses tension quick so I would account for that in the stringing unless you are going hybrid or per-streching them

5 StarsPrince Topspin Duraflex

Ken Santlal from MA wrote (January 30, 2016):

About 15 years ago I tried many topspin strings and settled on Prince topspin. Then I discovered the Duraflex (PTD) version and it lasts twice as long -it's very forgiving and generates power when you have to. The string gives me good bite on the ball and gets it over the net but in the court. I've tried other hot-shot strings that the 'pros play with' that gave me more power but no control and also can't stand the metallic titanium feel - the guys who recommended those 'power' strings all have shoulder problems!. So back to PTD and all's well. Just ordered a dozen packs for the year.

5 StarsGreat Power & Great Touch

mpfrench from AL wrote (December 22, 2015):

I've been using this string for about two years and love it. I install it in a stiff frame at 45 LBS which gives a soft feel and great power. Furthermore, this setup gives great touch.

5 StarsGreat String

SW from IL wrote (November 19, 2015):

Researching a bunch of strings and differences - went with this based on reviews and price - and I couldn't be happier! Will definitely restring with this when the time comes. Strung the Duraflex on 2- Prince Tour Pro 98's and we are very happy.

5 StarsBEST 16 GAUGE STRING

COACH DW from GA wrote (November 04, 2015):

This HEAD syn-gut 16 gauge string is perfect for players who hit the courts often and hit a lot of balls. Durable and inexpensive. Highly recommend this tring for all club, high school, or neighborhood players

5 StarsRacquet String

Daniela from TN wrote (November 02, 2015):

The string was just what we needed. It came highly recommended by my daughter's coach and he was so right!

5 StarsDurable, excellent feel, and great top spin

Ron from CT wrote (November 02, 2015):

If you are like me, you break strings ever 4-5 sessions of tennis. You are a heavy hitter, with huge top spin. But you also prefer your strings to have good feedback. I have tried many strings in the past few months, and came across this one on some forums. Decided to give it a try. Believe me, it gives you massive spin, good feedback for a hybrid with kevlar on it. Best of all, Im still using this and its been 2 weeks, and the strings haven't even moved. I used to think RPM blast was good at holding tensions, but this is amazing.

5 StarsExcellent control/spin

Declan from WA wrote (November 01, 2015):

I really like this string and have ordered it again. It has allowed me to create much more spin on my strokes and also seems to grip the ball longer, allowing more control. My only critique is that it seems to dirty and wear quicker than normal string due to its twisted filament design. Once one thin filament breaks, the rest are soon to follow. From talking to others, this seems to be a common issue with hybrid strings. Given that, I will continue to buy this.

4 StarsGood strings

nat from SC wrote (October 31, 2015):

Good strings for durability and comfort.

4 StarsGood shot

Alberto from wrote (October 23, 2015):

with this string you can feel the power of a shot and do not loose the touch for drop shots or slicing. also when loosens it breaks fast . definitely will recommend

5 StarsBabolat VS Gut/Pro Hurricane Tour Hybrid Strings (16guage)

Gary Mc from CA wrote (October 17, 2015):

This hybrid string combination is used by many top professional players who demand the best of all worlds of power, control, and durability! I prefer to use the gut on the mains, and this offers significant insurance for the health of all your joints associated with hitting a tennis ball. The durability is excellent as they last me 3-6 months despite playing four times per week on clay and hard courts. Midwest Sports maintains abundant inventory and the shipping is most reliable.

5 StarsThe Perfect String

Tom Q from FL wrote (September 25, 2015):

I have so much more power with this string but didn't lose any of the touch for drop shots or slicing. Will be using this exclusively from now on

3 Starsdecent string

from RI wrote (August 27, 2015):

decent string for the $. easy on the arm. good durability.

4 StarsExcellent control

Raul D. from IL wrote (August 02, 2015):

This string has given me good control and spin. I use combined with Luxilon for power with good results. Great value for the price!

4 StarsBest string for price

aron from MA wrote (July 26, 2015):

This is my go to string. It balances between spin and durability.

5 StarsGood buy

JackTennis from MA wrote (July 17, 2015):

Prince Syn Gut 17G is a great buy. I hit flat with a head light racket and this string feels soft and provides great control when strung at 58 lbs. I wouldn't say that the playing properties last as long as other more expensive strings or that it provides maximum power but you can't beat the price and it will relieve some of the stress on your arm produced by stiffer strings.

5 StarsFinally found it!

tennisuki from FL wrote (July 12, 2015):

I'm a 4.0 player and I had tennis elbow in the past and I need gentle strings to my arm. I was using Prince premier multifilament 18G and I liked it enough without hurting my wrist/elbow/shoulder. ButI I fell in love with this Head Rip control multifilament 18 G because it is much more forgiving yet brings power and control! The price is better too. I don't know how durable it would be since I only hit with it 3 times (2 hrs each). So far, so good! Why have I not heard about this string before?

5 Starsgreat value

tom hay from TN wrote (July 07, 2015):

I am a 4.5 senior player.. this is a great string for playing and the price,,, I break a lot of string... this is the best string I have found...

3 Starshead fibre gel

tonyroll from OK wrote (June 25, 2015):

Nice overall string plays well and wears good,works good as a half set in the crosses with a premium in the mains

5 StarsThin Blend

Victor from CA wrote (June 23, 2015):

Great feel and control with good power. Holds tension well. I hit with a dense string pattern Head Prestige Mid. My practice partner hits with a more open pattern and more spin with his Pure Drive but he also likes the string a lot.

5 Starsfinally found it

Reka from BC wrote (May 07, 2015):

I am using Prince tennis rackets and looking for tennis string to be happy with for the same time. Finaly found it. This Head synthetic gut PPS 16G is the best I ever played with. Great combination of power and control and perfect for few different Prince rackets.

5 StarsBest synthetic gut

Ryan from UT wrote (April 12, 2015):

I love these strings especially combining them with a poly it lasts long and plays great!

4 StarsGreat string

Tim from wrote (April 10, 2015):

This string was great for the price! Love it great for players looking for extra power/comtrol at a low price!

4 StarsHead Syn. Gut

Scott P from AR wrote (April 05, 2015):

Very good middle of the road synthetic gut. Good price point especially with sale, consistent quality, easy to string. also a nice choice to put into a hybrid stringing as well

5 StarsPrince Lightning

Blaine from KS wrote (April 01, 2015):

It looks cool. It works good. The package it came in looks cooler then the one on the picture.

5 StarsExcellent string for avoding tennis elbow

John from MD wrote (March 27, 2015):

This is one of the few strings that I've tried that doesn't lead to tennis elbow. This string typically lasts me about three weeks hitting 3-4 times a week.

5 StarsBEST SYNGUT STRING EVER

COACH DW from GA wrote (January 07, 2015):

these strings are dependable, comfortable, and come in variety of colors; highly recommend these all serious club or tournament players

5 StarsString Review

Bob from AZ wrote (December 27, 2014):

I use this string a lot when stringing rackets in our retirement community. It is my string of choice and plays very well for senior tennis players. The quality and price of this string is great.

3 StarsHead Synthetic Gut PPS 16G Tennis String

Brad from UT wrote (December 17, 2014):

This string is ok, not great. I would rate the control lower to other string I've played with. The price was good, but I would try something else next time.

5 StarsString

Kev from wrote (November 11, 2014):

Provided longer play time than expected. Good grip on ball provided better control of shots

4 StarsGreat For The Price

Malenurse16 from TN wrote (October 19, 2014):

Love the price for a quality string that lasts a while.

5 StarsInexpensive quailty string

Richard from CA wrote (September 30, 2014):

Solid all around string. Not hard on your arm like a poly and much more durable than the multifilaments.

5 StarsGood value for the money

Richard from CA wrote (September 30, 2014):

This string is a bargain for the price. It won't generate the spin of a poly but it plays quite well and has good durability. It also makes a nice choice for hybrid set-ups.

5 StarsBest Synthetic

Stringer from IN wrote (September 30, 2014):

Prince Syn Gut with Duraflex is the best synthetic gut available. I have strung many racquets with different types of synthetic and this one definitely lasts the longest and is the perfect combination with a polyester string. I use it for all levels, from beginners who string their whole racquet with this, to highly competitive players who use a hybrid.

5 StarsGreat buy, great price.

David from WI wrote (September 10, 2014):

I have been loyally using the PSGD since long ago. I absolutely love the feel of the strings. One thing though, is that they don't last as long as I thought they would. However, for the cheap price, you can't beat it.

4 StarsGood value

Jim from PA wrote (September 06, 2014):

Good string for the price. Soft feel.

4 StarsAwesome

Malenurse16 from TN wrote (August 18, 2014):

Awesome strings.

5 StarsGreat String

Richie F from FL wrote (August 11, 2014):

This string offers power,feel and price !! Its a great string and I love hitting with it .

5 StarsGreat strings

Doug Hurt from KY wrote (July 26, 2014):

I love these strings. Used them for years.

4 StarsGood for the money.

Malenurse16 from TN wrote (June 08, 2014):

I like it because it is cheap and has some good feel.

4 StarsPrince Syn Gut

John Solberg from MD wrote (June 03, 2014):

Good durable string that works well as a cross string when paired with a firmer (RPM, Crossfire, etc.) main string.

3 StarsGood basic string

rw from CA wrote (April 26, 2014):

Used this as a median or middle-of-the-road string to see what characteristics players want on their rackets, e.g. Firmer, softer, durability, etc.

5 StarsPowerful, Long Lasting

Mike F. from AL wrote (April 25, 2014):

Although this string is very stretchy, it is very powerful, long lasting, and easy on the arm. I string it at 45 lbs, ala John McEnroe.

4 StarsGood string for the price

Dan from IA wrote (April 16, 2014):

I used to use another multifilament, especially for stringing other people's racquets. But that string is no longer available, so I now use this product from Head. It's soft, has good feel, and seems to have good elasticity. And its more reasonably priced than an nxt or technifibre product.

5 StarsPrince Syn Gut w/ Duraflex 17g

Brian Martin from MI wrote (April 11, 2014):

Put this string in a few friends racquets as well as my own. Everyone loved the control.

5 StarsLove it!

Maggie from IA wrote (March 26, 2014):

I've tried different strings for topspin and this is by far the best! It has a lot more grab on the ball, which helps get more topspin and combined with the softness, helps with feel. My daughter hits with some pretty hard hitters and tried Luxilon & other string of the same type and ended up with a hand and arm injury within a few weeks of each other. She went back to the Rip Control and hasn't had another

5 StarsGreat String

LIke My Hybrid String from MD wrote (February 10, 2014):

I've used this string exclusively for about 4 years now. I like the balance between the softness of the gut and durability of the synthetic. I string the gut on the mains and the synthetic on the crosses to further decrease vibration and increase power. Try decreasing the tension on the gut 2-3 points lower than your synthetic to keep a better balance longer.

5 StarsPrince Lightning XX

Kevin from TX wrote (February 09, 2014):

Love this string. Been playing Prince Syn Gut 17 for over a year now but just switched to the Lightening XX. Same great feel with a bit more pop. And I love supporting the breast cancer foundation with the fun pink color.

5 StarsGreat string

Darko from MI wrote (December 15, 2013):

This is my main string, I use this with head sonic and It works great for me, it gives you good power and spin. I would recommend trying this string.

4 StarsGreat string

Darko from MI wrote (December 15, 2013):

This is a great string, I use this with head sonic and its a great combination, it gives me good spin and power and I wouldn't change it, recommend trying the string. Its also a great price, retail at a pro shop its close to 20$

5 StarsGood string for its price point

Aron from MA wrote (December 13, 2013):

I tried various types of strings since I started to play tennis. I had tried the super expensive and the relatively inexpensive strings. The Prince Syn Gut is by far the best strings. I mixed this string with the Tecnifibre strings to get the power and touch combo that many intermediate players like. For $5, y ou can't go wrong with this.

5 Starsexcellent string

T Dang from CA wrote (December 11, 2013):

Love it, never had an elbow problem ever since I use this string. Very good control and comfort!

5 StarsPSGD- Great String

Ry from MN wrote (December 01, 2013):

Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex is a great all around string. It's a tried and true classic and every stringer should always have a reel in stock. Works great in a hybrid or in a full bed.

5 StarsComfort, Playability, & Control

MRafael from AL wrote (November 25, 2013):

While a bit pricey, I love the feel the natural gut gives and the control and spin provided by this hybrid...I'm a placement type player, prefer net action, not a baseline player, playing three times a week.

5 StarsMost often requested

Shamrock from GA wrote (November 14, 2013):

I string a lot of rackets for folks in my area. This is the most requested string even with all of the new string types available. It is very easy for the stringer and very durable and predictable for the player.

5 StarsAmazing String

from wrote (October 18, 2013):

I am an advanced player and needed to have a string that provided me with power and also with spin so when I found sonic pro it was amazing. It is a very soft poly unlike luxilon, and it provides you with that extra spin. I highly recommend this string for any player that is looking for some spin and control for there big swings

4 StarsExtra pop!

Chuck from CA wrote (October 05, 2013):

I'm pleasantly surprised with these strings. I strung them a little looser than usual for me and gained a little power and spin.

5 StarsEasy on the Arm

from TX wrote (August 31, 2013):

I am on the court 4+ times a week, and these 17 gauge strings have relieved my tennis elbow. I am on my fourth set, and they last about 2 - 3 months.

4 StarsSolid performance hybrid

Paul from MI wrote (July 01, 2013):

These strings lasted surprisingly long. I got about four or five months playing on average once a week for an hour or so each time. I hit with a lot of spin and they held up nicely. They started to fray pretty early but held on for quite awhile. The feedback is decent and they aren't too stiff for a player's string. I would get them again.

5 StarsGreat string

Caleb from CA wrote (April 21, 2013):

I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.

5 StarsGreat string

Jake from WA wrote (April 21, 2013):

I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.

5 StarsPKK

Pam from Missouri wrote (January 26, 2013):

I decided to use this string instead of a less expensive brand and it made all the difference. More control with just the right amount of control. Such a smooth feel. I will always order this string.

2 StarsGreat feel, short life

Robin from FL wrote (December 12, 2012):

I tried this string in an attempt to find a string that was both arm friendly AND durable. I use a Wilson Juice 100 strung at 50#. This hybrid had wonderful feel but unfortunately only lasted about 5 hrs of singles play. That makes it too expensive for me to use. I am now trying Luxilon 4G. Report will follow.

4 Starswin lose or draw just play

Pat Leonard from AZ wrote (December 06, 2012):

Give me a little more power but keeps my control and spin

4 StarsSpin and control

Mike Fisher from Arkansas wrote (November 12, 2012):

Great control and spin at various string tensions. Initially used the string at a clay court tournament. Have used for 6 years on all surfaces and love it.

5 StarsHead Rip

L10-11 from AZ wrote (September 23, 2012):

This is a very good string for the player that is looking for more control then power. I have been putting this string in a larger number of players that I string for and in most cases this is a good string for them. If you are looking for control and good tension I would give this a try.